Public Media Network

Media Shift: Youth Storytellers & Changemakers
2025-10-11 13:00 - 2026-01-24 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Public Media Network, 359 S Kalamazoo Mall #300, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Grab a camera and start recording! Discover how to use broadcasting cameras, craft stories through interviews, and edit like a pro with DaVinci Resolve 19! Students will dive into making a short documentary, building teamwork, civic participation, and much more.
Media Shift is a 15- week hands-on program designed for students in 5th to 12th grade, where you can learn how to create powerful short videos on topics that matter to them to inspire action and awareness! This program allows you to tell your own story while building media skills that can really make a difference.
In this hands-on program, participants will explore the fundamentals of documentary filmmaking with a strong focus on impact-driven storytelling. From concept development to final edits, participants will work on producing a 6–9 minute short documentary centered on a social issue, movement, or local cause they care deeply about.
Throughout the course, participants will learn how to:

Conduct interviews and research with integrity and impact

Film and edit with intention and authenticity

Navigate ethical questions in media work

Build narratives that resonate with diverse audiences

Connect with civic leaders to foster and start discourse and action

The course will culminate in a community screening and discussion event, where participants will present their finished films, share their creative journey, and engage in a Q&A session with the public.
No prior filmmaking experience is required—just a commitment to storytelling, community, and collaboration
Key Details:

Dates: Saturday, October 11, 2025 – Saturday, January 24, 2025 (with a break for the holidays)
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Saturdays)
Location: Public Media Network
Ages: 5th to 12th graders
Capacity: Limited to 10 participants

Register Now
Spaces are limited, so make sure to grab your child’s spot today!
Have questions? Contact Milburgo Mora Vergara:
✉️ mvergara@publicmedianet.org
📞 269.343.2211
